OUR FAQ question
What age groups do you accept?
We welcome children from 12 months to 9 years, including:
• Daycare: 12 months – 3 years
• Junior Kindergarten (JK): 3 – 4 years
• Senior Kindergarten (SK): 4 – 5 years
• Primary 1, 2 & 3: 6 – 9 years
• Daycare: 12 months – 3 years
• Junior Kindergarten (JK): 3 – 4 years
• Senior Kindergarten (SK): 4 – 5 years
• Primary 1, 2 & 3: 6 – 9 years
What curriculum do you follow?
We offer a balanced, child-centered curriculum that includes:
• Early literacy & numeracy foundation
• Creative arts, music & movement
• Social and emotional learning
• Hands-on science & discovery
• Play-based learning (Daycare & Kindergarten)
• Competency-based academics for Primary (P1–P3)
• Early literacy & numeracy foundation
• Creative arts, music & movement
• Social and emotional learning
• Hands-on science & discovery
• Play-based learning (Daycare & Kindergarten)
• Competency-based academics for Primary (P1–P3)
What are your school hours?
• Daycare: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
• Kindergarten & Primary: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Early drop-off and late pick-up can be arranged upon request.
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• Kindergarten & Primary: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Early drop-off and late pick-up can be arranged upon request.
Do you provide meals and snacks?
Yes. We serve:
• Healthy morning snack
• Nutritious lunch
• Afternoon snack
All meals follow child-nutrition guidelines and support healthy growth.
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• Healthy morning snack
• Nutritious lunch
• Afternoon snack
All meals follow child-nutrition guidelines and support healthy growth.
Is the school safe and secure?
Yes. Safety is our priority. We provide:
• Secured school entry and exit
• Trained caregivers and teachers
• BMS-trained staff for safe behaviour support
• Clean and child-friendly spaces
• Supervised hand-over procedures
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• Secured school entry and exit
• Trained caregivers and teachers
• BMS-trained staff for safe behaviour support
• Clean and child-friendly spaces
• Supervised hand-over procedures
What is your teacher-to-child ratio?
• Daycare: 1:6
• Kindergarten: 1:10
• Primary P1–P3: 1:15
Small class sizes ensure individualized attention for every child.
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• Kindergarten: 1:10
• Primary P1–P3: 1:15
Small class sizes ensure individualized attention for every child.
Do you offer transportation?
We do not provide our own school transportation.
However, for families who need transport, we have trusted transport contacts available upon request.
Parents can inquire at the office for details and route availability.
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However, for families who need transport, we have trusted transport contacts available upon request.
Parents can inquire at the office for details and route availability.
How do you handle discipline and behaviour?
We use positive behaviour support approaches:
• Redirection
• Encouragement
• Social-emotional coaching
• Gentle guidance
We never use physical punishment or shaming. Our goal is to build confidence, respect, and emotional regulation.
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• Redirection
• Encouragement
• Social-emotional coaching
• Gentle guidance
We never use physical punishment or shaming. Our goal is to build confidence, respect, and emotional regulation.
How can I enroll my child?
Parents can enroll by:
• Filling the online registration form
• Visiting the school office
• Contacting our admissions team via phone or WhatsApp
Required documents:
• Child’s birth certificate
• Two passport photos
• Parent/guardian ID
• Health information form
• Previous school report (for Kindergarten and Primary classes)
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• Filling the online registration form
• Visiting the school office
• Contacting our admissions team via phone or WhatsApp
Required documents:
• Child’s birth certificate
• Two passport photos
• Parent/guardian ID
• Health information form
• Previous school report (for Kindergarten and Primary classes)
Do you allow school visits or tours?
Yes.
Parents are welcome to book a school tour to see classrooms, meet teachers, and learn about our programs.
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Parents are welcome to book a school tour to see classrooms, meet teachers, and learn about our programs.
What makes Small Steps Learning Academy unique?
• Warm, caring, family-centered environment
• Highly trained teachers and caregivers
• Balanced mix of academics, play, and creativity
• Strong literacy & numeracy foundation
• Music, art, and movement activities
• Affordable quality education
• Clean, safe, child-friendly learning spaces
• Focus on confidence, kindness & emotional wellbeing
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• Highly trained teachers and caregivers
• Balanced mix of academics, play, and creativity
• Strong literacy & numeracy foundation
• Music, art, and movement activities
• Affordable quality education
• Clean, safe, child-friendly learning spaces
• Focus on confidence, kindness & emotional wellbeing
How do you communicate with parents?
We stay connected through:
• WhatsApp class groups
• Communication diaries
• Termly progress reports
• Parent–teacher meetings
• Individual follow-ups when needed
• WhatsApp class groups
• Communication diaries
• Termly progress reports
• Parent–teacher meetings
• Individual follow-ups when needed
Do you offer holiday programs?
Yes. Our holiday camps include:
• Fun games
• Art & craft
• Music and dance
• Reading sessions
• Outdoor play
• Fun games
• Art & craft
• Music and dance
• Reading sessions
• Outdoor play
What is your fee structure?
Fees differ by age group and program.
Please contact the school office for a full fee schedule.
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Please contact the school office for a full fee schedule.
Do you support children with special learning needs?
Yes. We provide reasonable accommodations and work closely with families.
Where needed, we collaborate with specialists to ensure every child receives appropriate support.
Do you support children with special learning needs?
Where needed, we collaborate with specialists to ensure every child receives appropriate support.
